Ipswich: The War Years

by David Kindred (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2005

  $3.42

  Events throughout the 1930s and 40s have made an indelible mark on our society. The Second World War affected the lives of all those who were growing up during this turbulent period in world history. Ipswich, an area that occupied an important strategic position, was therefore especially prone to attacks from the Lufwaffe and had more than its fair share of tragic events. Memories of air raids that hit Ipswich time and time again are still as vivid and colourful today as they were then. This book is a collection of some of the best articles that have been featured in David Kindred's popular Kindred Spirits column in the award-winning Evening Star . Share the thoughts, feelings and memories of numerous residents as they recount memories of wartime Ipswich. From dramatic air-raids to recollections of schooltrips, this is a superb compilation of local stories and images as told by you the people of Ipswich.